NEXT plc
NXT
Rank in Stocks
#986
NEXT plc operates as a prominent retailer specializing in apparel, footwear,... NEXT plc operates as a prominent retailer specializing in apparel, footwear, and homeware, with its market presence extending across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other global territories. The company's diverse operations are structured across various segments, including NEXT Retail, NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT International Retail, NEXT Sourcing, Lipsy, NENA, and Property Management. It engages customers through physical retail stores, a comprehensive e-commerce platform, and nearly 200 franchised outlets in 35 countries. Beyond merchandise sales, NEXT plc also offers consumer credit services. Its extensive product portfolio includes proprietary NEXT branded items, a broad assortment of women's, men's, children's, homeware, and beauty products, distributed under its LABEL and Lipsy brands, as well as through partnerships with other third-party labels. Furthermore, the company manages property, encompassing the holding and leasing of real estate assets. Originally established in 1864 as J Hepworth & Son, the business adopted the name NEXT plc in 1986 and is headquartered in Enderby, United Kingdom.
Share Price
$208.74
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$23.83B
Change (1 day)
0.89%
Change (1 year)
8.86%
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Operating Margin for NEXT plc (NXT)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 18.60%
According to NEXT plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 18.60%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 17.58%.
Operating Margin history for NEXT plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 18.60% | 5.80% |
| 2025 | 17.58% | -2.28% |
| 2024 | 17.99% | -3.80% |
| 2023 | 18.70% | -4.45% |
| 2022 | 19.57% | 55.56% |
| 2021 | 12.58% | -37.26% |
| 2020 | 20.05% | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 20.15% | 8.45% |
| 2018 | 18.58% | -7.88% |
| 2017 | 20.17% | -3.35% |
| 2016 | 20.87% | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 20.06% | 3.30% |
| 2014 | 19.42% | 6.41% |
| 2013 | 18.25% | 4.35% |
| 2012 | 17.49% | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 17.19% | 10.55% |
| 2010 | 15.55% | 6.36% |
| 2009 | 14.62% | -9.36% |
| 2008 | 16.13% | 4.40% |
| 2007 | 15.45% | 1.98% |
| 2006 | 15.15% | -2.13% |
| 2005 | 15.48% | 3.75% |
| 2004 | 14.92% | 8.98% |
| 2003 | 13.69% | -0.94% |
| 2002 | 13.82% | 4.70% |
| 2001 | 13.20% | 5.85% |
| 2000 | 12.47% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.07% | -98.92% |
ES
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| 18.13% | -99.03% |
JP
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| 12.83% | -99.31% |
US
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| 13.75% | -99.26% |
US
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| 12.01% | -99.35% |
IN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about NEXT plc's operating margin
What is NEXT plc's operating margin?
NEXT plc's operating margin is 18.60%, as of Nov 2026.
What was NEXT plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, NEXT plc's operating margin was 17.58%, compared with 17.99% in 2024.
How has NEXT plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, NEXT plc's operating margin was highest in 2020 (20.05%) and lowest in 2021 (12.58%).
How does NEXT plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
NEXT plc's operating margin (18.60%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A., with 20.07%.